66 h. ago Jaishankar urges China to ease border tensions, end trade curbs

India has asked China to stop trade restrictions and pull back troops from the border to improve relations. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. This is Jaishankar’s first visit to China since a deadly border clash in 2020. That incident caused a long standoff between the two […]

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1 week ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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2 w. ago Khawaja Asif commends China’s efforts to reduce regional tensions at SCO Meeting

BEIJING: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lauded China’s efforts in preventing the escalation of regional tensions during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province. In a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Asif praised China’s proactive stance in addressing rising instability and conflict in […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan army ensures safe return of over 7,000 stranded citizens from Iran

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army has successfully helped over 7,000 stranded Pakistanis, including pilgrims and students, safely return from Iran amid rising Iran-Israel tensions. This special operation took place at the Gwadar border and was completed with full coordination and care. During the recent conflict in the region, many Pakistani citizens found themselves stuck in […]

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3 w. ago Indian NSA meets chinese FM in Beijing, China urges peace along border

BEIJING – In a significant diplomatic development, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a high-level meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Beijing. The meeting focused on ongoing tensions along the disputed border and the broader strategic relationship between the two Asian giants. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Li […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts lauded by China in ongoing Middle East crisis

ISLAMABAD: China lauded Pakistan’s proactive role in seeking regional peace through diplomatic channels, particularly in light of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. This recognition came on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated following a missile strike by Iran on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. At an emergency session held on […]

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3 w. ago India’s defence minister to attend China SCO summit amid easing tensions

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Qingdao, China, this week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He is expected to meet with defence ministers from China, Russia, and other regional countries. The summit begins Wednesday and focuses on regional security and cooperation. The defence ministry said Singh will present India’s vision for […]

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3 w. ago Thailand shuts border to tourists amid rising tensions with Cambodia

BANGKOK – Thailand has imposed strict land border restrictions, blocking tourists from crossing into Cambodia as tensions rise between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. The move comes in response to a deadly border clash on May 28 that left one Cambodian soldier dead in a disputed area, further straining diplomatic ties between the countries. Prime […]

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3 w. ago China warns: Global economy at risk if middle east tensions escalate

Beijing: China has called on the international community to take stronger steps to prevent the current conflict from impacting the global economy. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gu Jiaqun emphasized that the Gulf region and its surrounding waters are among the world’s most crucial trade routes, and instability there poses significant risks to global economic activity. […]

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3 w. ago Balochistan CM Bugti acts to tackle fuel and food shortages near Iran border

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti held an urgent meeting on Sunday to address food and fuel shortages reported in districts near the Iran border. The shortages followed rising tensions from the Iran-Israel conflict. During the meeting, CM Bugti reviewed the current supply situation, security status, and arrangements for the safe return of pilgrims and students […]

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3 w. ago Russia, China and Pakistan propose draft resolution for ceasefire in Middle East

UNITED NATIONS: Russia, China and Pakistan have proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East, ahead of an emergency UNSC session, Reuters reports. It is not immediately clear when it can be put to a vote. The three countries circulated the draft text, said diplomats, and […]

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3 w. ago U.S. attack on Iran would expose China’s limited power in region, says NYT

A recent New York Times article argues that a U.S. military strike on Iran would highlight China’s limited power in the Middle East. Despite China’s growing global influence, it is unlikely to provide military support to Iran if such a conflict breaks out. According to the report, China may supply Iran with defensive equipment and […]

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3 w. ago China, Russia urge Israel to halt attacks on Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

BEIJING/MOSCOW – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Thursday, strongly condemning Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, President Xi told Putin that China is ready to engage in talks with all […]

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4 w. ago No closure of Iran border, clarifies Pakistan’s foreign office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) firmly denied reports about the closure of border crossings between Pakistan and Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, officials clarified that all border points were fully operational. This clarification followed media claims suggesting Pakistan had sealed its border with Iran due to tensions involving Israel. Earlier, reports from […]

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4 w. ago Over 1,200 Pakistanis repatriated via Taftan border amid regional tensions

A total of 1,200 Pakistani citizens, including pilgrims, traders, and students, have safely returned from Iran through the Taftan border due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. On Tuesday alone, 78 more individuals, including 47 students, were repatriated, bringing the total number to 1,200. According to Express News, 987 people were brought back over the past […]

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